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‘I used to think Indian talent is quite poor,’ Anupam Mittal says India has come a long way in last 20 years
Anupam Mittal said about 20 years ago, when he was building Shaadi.com, the hiring process seemed tough, and he felt Indian talent was quite poor.
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Meet this IAF Officer’s son who turned to entrepreneurship; now makes fabric, oils, and CBD from hemp plants; clocks ₹1 crore in revenue
Founded in 2021 by Pavitra Joshi, KumaonKhand is an Almora-based hemp venture that manufactures chocolates, oil, and eco-friendly bags and aims to promote sustainable farming in Uttarakhand.
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Swiggy shuts down 15-minute instant delivery app Snacc in just a year due to profit pressure
Swiggy shuts down 15-minute food delivery app Snacc, which offered quick bites ranging from all-day breakfast options to munchy snacks, and beverages.
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Founded in 2012 by IIT Bombay Alumni, Bewakoof Clocks Rs 175 Crore Revenue in FY25 as Loss Narrows 29% to Rs 73 Crore
D2C fashion brand Bewakoof reported Rs 175 Cr revenue in FY25, marking 8% year-on-year growth, while narrowing losses by 29% following tighter cost controls.
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‘Why can’t we apply AI to cows?’: Infosys Co-founder Nandan Nilekani says PM Modi sparked launch of Amul’s ‘Sarlaben’ app in just 3 weeks
Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani revealed a conversation he had with PM Narendra Modi about implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India.
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From NIFT to the Streets: Why this Hyderabad mom is personally delivering luxury skincare on a gold-wrapped scooter
Founded in August 2025, GlowBareSkin is a Hyderabad-based luxury skincare brand that aims to build an International label from India. It was officially launched in February 2026.
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Gurgaon Friends Trio Starts A D2C Dairy Brand To Offer Authentic A2 Bilona Ghee; Their ‘Gopalak Farms’ Clocks ₹36 Lakhs In Just Six Months
Three childhood friends from Gurgaon have built Gopalak Farms, a premium A2 bilona ghee D2C brand using Vedic methods. Bootstrapped and farm-to-table, the dairy products startup aims to target India’s booming wellness food market.
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Microsoft, TCS, Reliance, Adani, Yotta and others commit over $360 billion to India at AI Impact Summit 2026
With commitments exceeding $360 billion from domestic giants and global technology leaders, the AI Impact Summit 2026 marked a defining moment for India.
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“Don’t Start a Skincare Biz; You Will Get Stuck at ₹25L Sales,” Says Shark Tank Judge Shaily Mehrotra, Who Runs a 1500 Cr Skincare Brand
Fixderma founder Shaily Mehrotra recently warned aspiring entrepreneurs on the Startup Pedia podcast about entering the crowded skincare industry, highlighting market saturation and scaling challenges.
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Anushka Sharma-Backed Wholsum Foods, Parent Company of Slurrp Farm, Approaches Rs 100 Crore Revenue Mark in FY25; Loss Widens 30%
Anushka Sharma-backed Wholsum Foods, parent company of Slurrp Farm, nears Rs 100 crore revenue in FY25; loss widens 30% to Rs 32.7 crore on higher spends.
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Wipro presents same China-made Unitree Go2 robot dog at India AI Summit after Galgotias controversy
Wipro presented the same Unitree Go2 robotic dog at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, which dragged Galgotias University into major controversy.
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With Rs 25k, this Maharashtra woman started a gifting brand with her bhabhi - went viral for unique balloon bouquets, clocked Rs 50 lakh
Founded in 2020, The Balloon Company is a Sambhajinagar-based gifting company that is operated by Pratikkshha Chhallani and her sister-in-law, Charvi Kothari.
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IIT–IIM Alumni-Founded D2C Brand Pilgrim Hits Rs 417 Crore Revenue in FY25; Loss Widens to Rs 69 Crore Amid Rising Marketing Spend
D2C beauty brand Pilgrim reports Rs 417 crore revenue in FY25, up 2X YoY, while aggressive marketing and expansion widen losses to Rs 69 crore.
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French President Emmanuel Macron urges PM Modi to "join the club" by banning social media access for children under 15
French President Emmanuel Macron has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ban social media for children under the age of 15 years and "join the club".
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This 20-YO Girl Brings NYC Dessert Culture to Delhi with Her Cloud Kitchen to Fill the Gap in Premium Global Desserts; Made ₹8L in 3 Months
Founded in 2025 by Ridhima Nagpal, Tuff Muff & Co. is a premium dessert cloud kitchen inspired by New York City culture, focusing on creating thick, chunky American-style cookies and indulgent desserts.
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24-YO From Pune Read 50 Books Instead Of Going For An MBA, Then Started A Frozen Protein Bites Brand Giving 50 Grams Of Protein Per Pack
Founded in June 2025, ADC Foods is a Pune-based healthy food venture that offers better-for-you frozen protein bites that require no oil to cook. It was started by Suchitra Kodlekere, who is currently 24 years old.
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